DIY Merry Fitmas Ornament

by Denise // 19 December, 2019 // Comments off

Sometimes, I like to get a little crafty during the holidays. For my kids and I, making Christmas ornaments is one of our favorite Christmas pastimes. We even have a dedicated Christmas tree decorated with all the homemade ornaments we’ve... Continue reading →

DIY Thrifty Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

by Denise // 24 November, 2019 // Comments off

A few years back, we started a new tradition of traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains for Thanksgiving and the weeklong trip became an event my family looked forward to every year. Then, last year my father suffered a stroke... Continue reading →

Happy 18th Birthday, Allana – 18 Tips to Adulting

by Denise // 1 November, 2019 // Comments off

Eighteen years ago you made me a mom. As I held my tiny baby girl in my arms, I couldn’t imagine the beautiful person you would become and somehow, you grew into an adult overnight. By a stroke of luck,... Continue reading →

Easy Apple and Sausage Arugula Goat Cheese Appetizers

by Denise // 6 September, 2019 // Comments off

Fall is almost here and with autumn comes apple season. I only wish I lived closer to apple orchards so I could take my kids apple picking. Thank goodness, our local supermarkets be will be well stocked of apples this... Continue reading →

5 Fun and Unique Gift Ideas

by Denise // 21 August, 2019 // Comments off

When a close friend or family member has an impending birthday, you likely want to get him or her a gift that is memorable instead of mundane, unique instead of unimaginative. As you might know quite well, this goal is... Continue reading →

Fit Style and Savings at Macy’s: Calvin Klein Performance Wear #CKAtMacys

by Denise // 19 August, 2019 // Comments off

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Savings.com. Since beginning my Fat Loss Lifestyle journey last October, I have lost 21 pounds. While my incredible weight loss is a quite an accomplishment, the real NSV (non-scale victory) is the fact that... Continue reading →

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